24 Questions
How long is the option for retention of accommodation exercised by an employee valid?
For a period of one year
Who can allow an employee to change their option for retention of accommodation in exceptional cases?
The Head of the project/unit/department
What happens to an employee's facility of retaining the family at 'X' class cities/towns if they are posted at an NHPC establishment located at 'Y' Cities/Towns?
It is withdrawn and restricted to 'Y' class cities/towns HRA rates
What is required from employees posted at 'Z' class cities/towns who are claiming HRA/Lease for X or Y cities/towns?
A monthly certificate
By when must an employee furnish the monthly certificate for HRA claims?
By the 15th day of the following calendar month
Under what circumstances can an employee be allowed to change their option for retention of accommodation?
With the specific approval of the Head of the project/unit/department
What is the purpose of the monthly certificate for employees posted at 'Z' class cities/towns?
To regulate HRA claims on a calendar month basis
What happens to an employee's option for retention of accommodation if they are transferred to a new location?
It remains valid unless the employee wants to change it
What is the condition for an employee to retain accommodation at the previous place of posting?
The employee must have been posted in a project accommodation.
When can an employee exercise the option to retain family at the previous place of posting?
Immediately on transfer and/or within 6 months of joining the new place of posting.
What happens if an employee does not exercise the option within the specified time frame?
The employee will be deemed to have opted for shifting his family to new place of posting.
How many times can an employee exercise the option to retain family at the previous place of posting or shift family to a new location?
Once during a posting.
What is the condition for an employee to draw HRA at the previous place of posting?
The Corporation's accommodation has not been provided to the employee at the new place of posting.
Where can an employee draw HRA in case of transfer?
At the previous place of posting or any other place of his choice.
Who is eligible to retain family at the existing place of stay or any other place?
Only employees who are inducted afresh and posted in a project/power station/unit.
What is the purpose of the HRA rules?
To provide House Rent Allowance to employees based on their posting location.
Is an employee on deputation in occupation of accommodation allotted to them by Government/other lending organizations eligible for House Rent Allowance?
No, under any circumstances
Can an employee living in a house owned by a Hindu Undivided Family in which they are a Co-partner receive House Rent Allowance?
Yes, based on the gross rental value of the portion of the house in their occupation
What is the eligibility condition for an employee who owns a house at a place of duty but resides in a rented house instead?
They are eligible for HRA only for the rented house
Can an unmarried employee receive House Rent Allowance for any other place where dependent parents have been retained?
Yes, for any other place where dependent parents have been retained
Who is eligible for House Rent Allowance when living in a house owned by them or their spouse, children, father, or mother?
All employees
What is the condition for an employee living in a house owned by a Hindu Undivided Family in which they are a Co-partner to receive House Rent Allowance?
They must fulfill the same eligibility conditions as applicable to Corporation employees residing in private rented accommodation
Is an employee who owns a house at a place of duty but resides in a rented house instead eligible for House Rent Allowance for the owned house?
No, under any circumstances
Who is not eligible for House Rent Allowance?
Employees on deputation in occupation of accommodation allotted to them by Government/other lending organizations
Study Notes
Retention of Accommodation
- An employee's option for retention of accommodation remains valid for one year, regardless of changes in their place of posting, unless they choose to change their option.
- In exceptional cases, the employee may be allowed to change their option with the specific approval of the Head of the project/unit/department.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) Rules
- Employees posted at NHPC establishments in 'Y' cities/towns are only eligible for HRA rates applicable to those locations, and cannot claim HRA for 'X' class cities/towns.
- Employees posted at 'Z' class cities/towns must furnish a monthly certificate to claim HRA, which must be submitted by the 15th day of the following calendar month, but not later than 2 calendar months after the HRA claim month.
Retention of Accommodation and HRA
- Employees transferred in the interest of the Corporation or on their own request may retain accommodation at their previous place of posting or draw HRA at their previous place of posting or any other place of their choice.
- Employees inducted afresh and posted in a project/power station/unit may retain their family at their existing place of stay or any other place and draw HRA of that station.
Exercise of Option
- An employee must exercise their option for retention of accommodation or HRA within 6 months of joining their new place of posting.
- If an employee fails to exercise their option within 6 months, they will be deemed to have opted for shifting their family to the new place of posting and may be allowed HRA admissible at the new place of posting.
Eligibility for HRA
- Employees are eligible for HRA if they live in a house owned by themselves, their spouse, children, father, or mother.
- Employees living in a house owned by a Hindu Undivided Family in which they are a Co-partner are also eligible for HRA.
- Unmarried employees are eligible for HRA if they have dependent parents retained at another place.
This quiz covers the rules and regulations for NHPC employees regarding accommodation and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Learn about the retention of accommodation options and HRA rates applicable to different cities.
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